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2-Methylbutyric acid, 98%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Catalog number: A11546.AP
500 mL, Each
Thermo Scientific Chemicals

2-Methylbutyric acid, 98%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Catalog number: A11546.AP
500 mL, Each
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Chemical Identifiers

CAS
116-53-0
IUPAC Name
2-methylbutanoic acid
Molecular Formula
C5H10O2
InChI Key
WLAMNBDJUVNPJU-UHFFFAOYNA-N
SMILES
CCC(C)C(O)=O
Assay (GC)
≥97.5%
Appearance (Color)
Clear colorless
Assay (Aqueous acid-base Titration)
≥97.5 to ≤102.5%
Refractive Index
1.4035-1.4075 @ 20?C
Form
Liquid

Description

2-Methylbutyric acid, can be used as food additive for butter, cream, cheese flavor deployment. It is an important raw material and intermediate used in Organic Synthesis, Pharmaceuticals, Agrochemicals and Dyestuff. It is also used in the synthesis of 2-methylbutyric anhydride.

This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.

Applications
2-Methylbutyric acid, can be used as food additive for butter, cream, cheese flavor deployment. It is an important raw material and intermediate used in Organic Synthesis, Pharmaceuticals, Agrochemicals and Dyestuff. It is also used in the synthesis of 2-methylbutyric anhydride.

Solubility
It is soluble in water, but highly soluble in most common organic solvents such as Chloroform, Methanol.

Notes
Store in cool place. Keep container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place. Keep away from Bases, Oxidizing agents, Reducing agents.
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